Delphi

Day Trips in Athens

"A Unesco World Heritage site, Delphi is a complex of cultural and religious archaeological sites on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, about 100 miles northwest of Athens. Begin your tour at the Delphi Archaeological Museum to learn about the sanctuary’s history and activities. In the 14 exhibition rooms, you will see statues, friezes, pottery, bronze artifacts, and other offerings to the oracle of Pythia. Among the most impressive exhibits are the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.From the museum head to the Temple of Apollo and the Theatre of Delphi to enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains and the valley. In the main site, you can also visit the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the Castalian Spring, the Gymnasium, and the Stadium, where athletic and poetry competitions took place every four years in honor of Apollo. One ticket grants you access to all sites, including the museum. As with most archaeological sites in Greece, Delphi has different summer and winter opening hours, so make sure to check the official website website before planning your trip, or even call for the most up to date information.It takes about three hours to reach Delphi from Athens. You can catch the bus from Liossion KTEL Station, which is a five-minute walk from the Agios Nikolaos green line metro station. If you are traveling by car, you can stop off at the mountain town of Arachova or the coastal town of Galaxidi on your way back to Athens. Arachova is a ski resort, so if you are visiting in the winter, make sure you are equipped with tire chains." - MATADOR_NETWORK